Reply to "RecPro 9.5 BTU A/C"

Campersince1990Camp Host Lifetime Member

I bought my RecPro Houghton AC back in 2021 before they offered the heat pump option so my experience is with AC only. My Honda 2.2 will start my RecPro Houghton 9.5 at Michigan elevations in temps well into the upper 80's just fine with and without the Microair SoftStart. However, the SoftStart reduces the starting inrush current at startup to approximately 30 amps and the Honda's max ouput rating is 18.3 amps so I believe it to be better for both the AC and the generator to use the SoftStart.

As for higher elevations, my guess is that the Honda will still start the RecPro Houghton 9.5 AC, but to avoid possibly of overloading the AC and or the generator, the SoftStart is only going to help.

The SoftStart is a tight fit in the RecPro Houghton 9.5. I mounted mine under the condenser fan with ample VHB adhesive tape. The newer small Microair 399 should be an easier fit and block less of the condenser coil.

3/26/253:59 PM

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